CEOs Were Bailed Out, Homeowners … Not So Much
Robert Greenwald's filmmaking team has zeroed in on the ongoing mortgage crisis in this clip illustrating the stark contrast between the fate of Wall Street bankers and that of struggling homeowners after the initial bailout money was doled out -- without any requirements that those who benefited the most account for the funds or be accountable to people trying to save their homes.Robert Greenwald’s filmmaking team has zeroed in on the ongoing mortgage crisis in this clip illustrating the stark contrast between the fate of Wall Street bankers and that of struggling homeowners after the initial bailout money was doled out — without any requirements that those who benefited the most account for the funds or be accountable to people trying to save their homes.
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